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Add 20/75 and 42/9

1st number: 20/75, 2nd number: 4 6/9

20/75 + 42/9 is 74/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 9 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
    20/75 = 20 × 3/75 × 3 = 60/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    42/9 = 42 × 25/9 × 25 = 1050/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/225 + 1050/225 = 60 + 1050/225 = 1110/225
  5. 1110/225 simplified gives 74/15
  6. So, 20/75 + 42/9 = 74/15
    In mixed form: 414/15

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